Now that we’re in the second half of October, the Halloween parties and events are in full swing. Costumes and wigs are fun, but why cover up your gorgeous mane when you can add fun pops of color to your own tresses? I know, I know. Generally speaking, wild out pinks, purples, blues, and greens...
By Monèt of curlsandmo.com A while back I was in ULTA and I saw that Güd Conditioner was on sale. After hearing so many naturals rave about it I picked it up. I REALLY didn’t like it – it didn’t have any slip imo – so I gave it away. Then I picked up some Suave conditioner which...
By Chinwe of Hair and Health Are you searching for an effective moisturizing conditioner for your parched natural hair? Here are some products that might be worth trying: 1. Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deeeeep Conditioner (pictured above) WHY AUSSIE: It is inexpensive, a little goes a long way, and it leaves the hair feeling soft...
What is Sulfur? Sulfur is a naturally occurring mineral, and the third most abundant in the human body behind calcium and phosphorus. In the body, it is a necessity for proper synthesis of proteins and enzyme, vitamin conversions, joint health, metabolizing amino acids, hair, nail, and skin health, and more. What Does Sulfur Do for...
Hands up if you ever thought, ‘If only I could just find the right conditioner, my hair troubles will be over?’ I know that when I first went natural, I really did dedicate a lot of time to looking for a hair conditioner that would magically do everything from making my hair retain moisture and...
Click for part 1 and part 2 of this series. The past month and a half has been nothing short of a whirlwind of e-mails, products, and research. Compiling information about small businesses and their products is a lot of work — but rest assured that it is indeed a labor of love. I’ve “met”...
By Chinwe of Hair and Health Honey is a natural humectant (a substance that promotes moisture retention). Add it to a conditioner or mix it with oils and other substances to enhance your conditioning process. If you do not know where to start, here are some recipes you can try: 1. Budget Blend Ingredients: 1/4...
As I explore more and more small business brands, I began to notice a growing trend in product offerings: shampoo bars. The notion intrigued me for several reasons – but mainly because my memories of bar soap on my skin were not the fondest. Using bar soap, my skin always felt dry and a...
This ain’t even the half of it… Many moons ago, okay… many months ago, I referred to myself as a “recovering product junkie”. I would stick only to staples and necessities (regular and deep conditioner, coconut oil, henna, DIY fluffy styling cream, detangler, and the occasional shampoo). My regimen was lackluster, but it worked well...